- About Us
- Who We Are
- Our HistorySince 1976, we have partnered with donors to distribute more than $132M to the community.
- Team CollaboratoryMeet the Team of community leaders, philanthropy experts, impact makers and change agents.
- Governance & BoardMeet the The Governing Team of Trustees, Senior Advisors and Emeritus members.
- Annual ReportOur work is made possible by our belief in Community Collaboration.
- Stewardship & FinanceLast year we made $12.0 million in grants, bringing the total since our founding to more than $132.0 million.
- CareersWe’re on a quest to find passionate people to help make Southwest Florida even better.
- Contact UsAccess general contact details, driving directions and parking information.
- Who We AreSince 1976, we have partnered with donors to distribute more than $132M to the community.
- Who We Are
- Our Impact
- What We Do
Nonprofit Capacity BuildingProvide training and resources to regional partner organizations to strengthen our collective ability to solve problems together
- Our ImpactFrom Collaboratory’s experience with FutureMakers, we know – and can share with you – some effective ways to work together and measure your progress.
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Grant Writing Community of Practice September 25, 2025
Please join us for Collaboratory's Grant Writing Community of Practice. Attendees will: discuss upcoming grant opportunities, receive technical support, peer review grant applications, create organization boilerplates to become grant ready,...
Vision Session
Join us online for an upcoming Vision Session to learn how we plan to bring Southwest Florida together to solve all of our major social problems on an eighteen-year deadline....
FutureMakers Coalition’s Together Toward Tomorrow
Looking for a rewarding career in SWFL? Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice is teaming up with FutureMakers Coalition to connect job seekers with full- time job opportunities in SWFL. Join...
FAFSA Night at Collaboratory October 8, 2025
Assist with creating the Federal Student Aid Account (StudentAid.gov) and provide financial aid resources. *Food available WHAT TO BRING: Charged chromebook/smartphone Student & parent contributor(s) FSA ID’s (create...
Edison Lightbulb Speaker Series: Resilience at Work
Spanning from early education to AI, our workforce is continuously shaped by evolving circumstances. Join our distinguished panelists as we delve into the innovations revolutionizing the way we work. Tuesday,...